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Blueschist and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Blueschist Definition


Definition

Definition
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Edgar Bailey   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Blueschist and Quartzite

The general Blueschist and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Blueschist and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Blueschist and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Blueschist and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Blueschist and Quartzite

The history of Blueschist and Quartzite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Blueschist and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

Blueschist and Quartzite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Blueschist and Quartzite. In this section, you will know about Blueschist and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Blueschist is USA whereas Origin of Quartzite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Blueschist and Quartzite discoverer. The Discoverer of Blueschist is Edgar Bailey and the discoverer of Quartzite is Unknown.

Etymology of Blueschist and Quartzite

Along with Blueschist and Quartzite definition, know more about the etymology of Blueschist and Quartzite. Etymology of Blueschist and Quartzite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Blueschist and Formation of Quartzite. The etymology of Blueschist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Quartzite is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Blueschist and Quartzite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Blueschist and Quartzite are listed below.

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